Abstract

The aims of our project were: (1) to prepare different
extracts of strawberry-tree honey, Cynara scolymus L. (artichoke), Arbutus unedo L. fruits
(strawberry-tree) and Prunus avium L. var. Bonnannaro fruits (cherry) and characterise
them with respect to their polyphenol contents; (2) to study the effect of these extracts on
viability of probiotic strain Lactobacillus casei ATCC 12116; (3) to incorporate these
extracts into commercial yoghurt samples to verify if their presence improves the shelf-life
of this food.